Gingerbread Syrup Recipe
This homemade gingerbread syrup is the perfect way to add a cozy, festive touch to your coffee, lattes, or cocktails. Simple to make and full of warm spices, it’s a delicious holiday treat that doubles as a thoughtful gift idea!
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Equipment
- Measuring cup or scale
- Saucepan
- Fine strainer or cheesecloth
- Preserving jar or bottle
Ingredients
- 1 oz Fresh ginger root
- 2 Cinnamon sticks
- 1 tsp Whole allspice
- 10-15 pieces Cloves
- 1 tsp Ground nutmeg
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 2 cups Water
- 2 tbsp Honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- Chop 1 oz Fresh ginger root into small pieces.1 oz Fresh ginger root
- In a small saucepan, add 2 Cinnamon sticks, 1 tsp Whole allspice, 10-15 pieces Cloves, 1 tsp Ground nutmeg, 2 cups Granulated sugar, 2 cups Water, and 1 oz Fresh ginger root and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat.2 Cinnamon sticks, 1 tsp Whole allspice, 10-15 pieces Cloves, 1 tsp Ground nutmeg, 2 cups Granulated sugar, 2 cups Water
- Lower the heat and whisk until the sugar has dissolved. Simmer on low heat for another 25 minutes to let the flavors develop.
- Check the syrup’s viscosity. For coffee, a thicker consistency is ideal; for cocktails, a runnier syrup works better. If it’s still too thin, continue simmering until it thickens to your liking.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in 2 tbsp Honey or maple syrup.2 tbsp Honey or maple syrup
- Allow the syrup to cool, then strain it through a fine sieve or cheesecloth to remove the ginger pieces. Pour the syrup into a clean jar or airtight bottle, and add the cinnamon stick back into the jar for an extra boost of flavor over time.
- Store the syrup in a cool, dry place.
Notes
Start with 1 tablespoon gingerbread syrup per cup of coffee for a warm, balanced sweetness. For milk-based drinks or iced coffee, you may prefer 1½–2 tablespoons, depending on how sweet you like it.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 34kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 0.04g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 7mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.1mg
Servings: 48 servings
Calories: 34kcal
